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Introductory Microeconomics (ECON10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Nahid Khan: n.khan@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Nahid Khan: n.khan@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject is an introduction to microeconomic theory and policy. Topics include the theory of perfectly competitive markets, welfare analysis and the role of government in the economy, theory of the firm (production and costs), game theory, and effects of market structure on resource allocation.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the operation of the economy, and to guide decision-making by individuals, businesses and government in solving the key economic problem of meeting unlimited wants with limited resources
- Explain the concepts of market demand, supply and equilibrium; and apply the market model to explain the determination of prices, quantities and wellbeing
- Explain how market and social welfare outcomes are affected by changes in demand and supply, and by changes of government policy
- Explain in what circumstances and in what forms intervention by government in the operation of the economy can improve efficiency and social welfare
- Identify “strategic situations” in economic activity, and be able to analyse and predict outcomes of strategic situations
- Identify the main characteristics of different market structures, and describe and evaluate the nature of decisions and outcomes in the different market structures
- Explain the nature, role and limitations of theory and models in economic analysis
- Proceed to the study of other economics and commerce subjects that have a knowledge of introductory microeconomics as a prerequisite
Generic skills
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High level of development: written communication; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information.
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Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; team work; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Some level of development: statistical reasoning; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- B-COM Bachelor of Commerce
- B-BMED Bachelor of Biomedicine
- B-SCI Bachelor of Science
Option 2
A study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4) or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4), or equivalent
Option 3
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10012 | Introduction to Mathematics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 4
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10014 | Foundation Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10015 | Foundation Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual written assignment
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 15% |
Mid-term test
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 25% |
Tutorial attendance and participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Maria Recalde and Laura Panza Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Nahid Khan: n.khan@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinators Tom Wilkening and Alexandru Nichifor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Nahid Khan: n.khan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
An estimated total time commitment of at least 170 hours.
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Additional delivery details
Please note that the Semester 1 & 2 offering of this subject has an enrolment quota:
- 1900 places only.
- Initial self-enrolment will be provisional, places will not be guaranteed until the selection process has been run.
- Students will be selected into the subject on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to students undertaking the subject as a compulsory subject in their degree or a core subject in their major.
- Students undertaking the subject as a compulsory subject in their degree or a core subject in their major, can submit an Enrolment Assistance Form to check if there is still room in the quota.
- Students taking the subject as breadth may be withdrawn and should consider enrolling in the subject in a subsequent semester.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments Major Construction Major Property Major Economics Breadth Track Global Economic Issues Breadth Track Contemporary Public Economic Policy Breadth Track Quantitative Methods in Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024